Warm Kale Salad with Garlic, Chilli and Lemon

As is often the case with my recipes, this dish is incredibly simple. It is so delicious, however, that it worth sharing with you all…

There's something truly palate-pleasing about the combination of garlic, chilli and lemon juice and when they're combined with good quality olive oil and fresh kale (currently in season), you have yourself a beautiful side dish that I'm sure you'll make again and again.

Warm Kale Salad with Garlic, Chilli and Lemon

Serves 12 as a side

olive oil

2 red chillies, sliced

3 garlic cloves, finely sliced

50g pine nuts

1 lemon, juic only

800g kale, tough stalks removed and roughly chopped

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a small saucepan pan over a medium-low heat. Add the chilli, garlic and pine nuts and cook gently until the nuts have a little colour.

Meanwhile, bring a pan of salted water to the boil.  Add the kale and cook for 3-4 minutes till tender. Drain well then put in a large frying pan over a medium heat.

Add the lemon juice to the oil and then immediately pour the mixture over the kale. Stir fry for a few minutes until everything is mixed together, season with salt and pepper and then serve.